Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about temperature, pressure—and yes, pain—as we bite and chew ...

Teeth are good for chewing and biting, but they are also sensitive – and that may have been their original function hundreds ...

Curious about animals that eat cactus plants? Read on to learn about seven animals that expertly chow down on cacti and how they avoid harm.

Cockroaches that catch a ride on ants. Grasshoppers that climb aboard sheep. Hitchhiking animals are more common than you think. A classic example of phoresy, the remora uses a modified fin that ...

Paleontologists have discovered a new species, albeit a very old new species. The fossilized creature, which they are calling ...

It's not just snakes that shed. Animals like caterpillars, birds, and frogs do, too. Here's a list of 10 animals that shed.

The sanctuary provides medical care and rehabilitation to the rescue animals. It also serves to educate the students and train them in different professions working with animals. This recent rescue ...

The exoskeletons and exosuits committee (F48) of industry standards association ASTM has proposed a new test method for evaluating exoskeleton device performance on first responder tasks.

Or would sheer numbers win? Naturally, that got us thinking–if a gorilla is this powerful, what animals out there are even more dangerous? If you're wondering the same, stick around. We’ve put ...

“This is a perfect spot for horses and livestock.” But it turns out, the home wasn’t fit for animals and definitely not humans, according to Walker County investigators. The five people ...